About Us At Aviva Investors, our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each client’s unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc, we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing £273 billion in assets, our 1,000‑strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected, collaborative, and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter. Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last - strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike. Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference, we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and you’ll find an inclusive, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and you’re empowered to shape your development. To support our regional growth, we are recruiting a Product Development Director to lead the design and delivery of investment products across the APAC region. This role will be pivotal in expanding our regional product shelf, driving market‑led innovation, and ensuring our offering remains competitive, commercially scalable, and aligned to Aviva Investors’ global investment capabilities. We are seeking a senior professional with strong, demonstrable APAC product knowledge across both public and private markets. A bit about the role: Reporting into the Global Head of Product while working closely with the Head of APAC for Aviva Investors, you will lead all product‑related activity across APAC. Working closely with Global Product—particularly Product Strategy—you will help drive the 1–3 year product roadmap by market and client segment. Key responsibilities include: Product Strategy & Development Conduct opportunity assessments, competitor and market analysis, and define product positioning across APAC—with a particular focus on Japan’s investment landscape, investor preferences, and regulatory requirements. Identify gaps in the current product offering and recommend solutions across equities, fixed income, multi‑asset, real assets, private credit, and alternatives. Lead feasibility assessments for new products and changes to existing ranges, ensuring proposals meet a clear client need, align with investment capability and capacity, and are underpinned by robust commercial cases. Product Delivery & Lifecycle Oversee the successful launch of new funds and implementation of product changes across APAC. Ensure strong risk management, operational readiness, and positive customer outcomes throughout the product lifecycle. Maintain deep awareness of APAC regulatory standards—especially Japan‑specific structures (e.g., investment trusts), disclosure rules, and licensing requirements—to ensure all products remain compliant. Leadership & Stakeholder Influence Serve as a member of the Product Leadership team, representing APAC product priorities and ensuring the region receives appropriate strategic focus and support. Partner closely with the Head of APAC for Aviva Investors, regional Distribution teams, and global Investment teams to ensure the product suite is relevant, commercially strong, and effectively championed across the business. Lead the efficient project management of fund launches, closures, mergers, restructures, and operational changes. Skills and experience we’re looking for: Strong regulatory and product delivery knowledge across APAC—including Australia, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. Solid understanding of ESG product frameworks and sustainable‑investing requirements in APAC. Product management experience across public markets (equities, fixed income, multi‑asset) and private markets (real assets, private credit, alternatives). Experience delivering product changes, including fund launches, mergers, restructures, and wind‑downs/closures. Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑border projects partnering with investment, distribution, legal, risk, operations, and marketing teams; qualifications like CFA/CAIA/IMC welcomed but not essential. What you’ll get for this role: Eligibility for annual performance bonus - dependent on your performance and Aviva Investors' performance Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. Most of our people are smart working –spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. Please ensure that you have attached an up to date CV and/or updated your professional profile on Workday as we cannot submit your application without this. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RM1 We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.

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